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Hilaria Baldwin’s Fit Mommy-To-Be Prenatal Yoga

As a woman who has recently found out I’m embarking on the journey of pregnancy for a third time, it’s very important to me that I have a fit and healthy pregnancy. I want to keep up my workout routine as much as possible, so I can snap back to my pre-pregnancy body as soon as possible. It was a lot of work to get back after the first and the second, so I don’t want that hard work to go to waste!

I welcomed the opportunity to review Hilaria Baldwin’s Fit Mommy-To-Be Prenatal Yoga DVD because yoga is definitely a great form of exercise for any woman, especially a pregnant woman. Keeping your body stretched and limber will not only help ease the aches and pains that are common during pregnancy, but it will also aid in labor and delivery and help you bounce back a lot quicker. Additionally, it provides great relaxation that both mommy and baby need and enjoy.

The first part of the DVD is a 23-minute segment that relieves pregnancy-related back pain and aids in good posture and alignment. The second part is another 23-minute segment that focuses on opening the hips to relieve a lot of that round ligament pain and growing pains. It will also prepare the body for childbirth. The last segment is for quick tension relief. Additionally, there is about 5 minutes of partner stretching {which she does with hubby, Alec Baldwin}. This is a great way to connect with your partner during pregnancy. Even though I’m just beginning my pregnancy, I found this workout effective. I am doing it 3-4 times per week, and as needed, especially on days that I do cardio and weight training. It is especially nice to do it in the evening before heading to bed because it only makes the body more peaceful and easy to go to rest.

Hilaria is a great instructor, her voice is incredibly calming (which is great in a house full of kids!) and she does a great job with this DVD. The DVD launched on October 1, so be sure to get your copy. No matter what trimester you’re in or if you’re a first or fifth-time-mommy, you’ll really enjoy this DVD both mentally and physically!